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Book details
  • Genre:LAW
  • SubGenre:Liability
  • Language:English
  • Series title:the Westmoreland vs CBS trial
  • Series Number:2
  • Pages:348
  • Paperback ISBN:9781667814902

The Juror Rejudges The Trial

The Juror and the General 35 years later

by M Patricia Roth

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Overview
In 1985, author M Patricia Roth shared thoughtful commentary on the CBS-Westmoreland trial after serving as a member of the jury. The product was the publication of her book, "'The Juror and the General". Now, decades later, she revisits the trial in this highly anticipated edition. In addition to covering the complexities of the legal battle, Roth also elaborates on the intricacies of life as a juror after the trial's conclusion.
Description
In 1985, author M Patricia Roth shared interesting comments and witness descriptions on the CBS-Westmoreland trial after serving as a member of the jury. The product was the publication of her book, "'The Juror and the General". Now, decades later, she revisits the trial in this highly anticipated edition. In addition to covering the complexities of the legal battle, Roth also elaborates on the intricacies of life as a juror after the trial's conclusion. Time changes everything. It changes how we think, act, and even our beliefs. After sitting on that trial and pondering every little detail about witnesses, statements, and the complexities of legality, Roth was inspired to change her career and focus on her writing. Was she naïve at the time of the trial? It's possible. But she has grown and changed – so much is different, but so much is exactly the same. A must-read for law students, Vietnam veterans, and anyone with experience serving in a jury, this is a story about how decisions are made and how intelligence is gathered. This is a story about history and how it repeats itself and the danger of the written word.
About the author
Pat Roth's busy suburban life was upended from October 1984 to February 1985 while she served as a juror in the Westmoreland libel case against CBS. Roth's diary, the source for this book, gives insight into the issues in which the trial was grounded: truth in news reporting and the veracity of Army counts of the enemy during Westmoreland's Vietnam command years. Roth's observations focus on such human factors as her struggle to avoid discussing the newsworthy case, her efforts to maintain her personal life, and her frustration in trying to educate herself about Vietnam. Decades later, she revisits the trail in this new publication after much demand from readers.

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Reviewed by Reader's Favorite The justice system has always fascinated mess I loved reading The Juror Rejudges the Trial. M Patricia Roth writes very well and her firsthand knowledge of the trial makes this account a valuable and interesting source.She lets us know everything that is important to know, and it is easy for the reader to follow the events. I enjoyed reading Roth's reflections and descriptions of the behavior of the various protagonists of the story. I appreciated her adding how this trial changed her life.This helps us know her better and puts her experience into a new perspective. It allows us to reflect on how a single event can change a persons life. I recommend The Juror Rejudges the Trial to anyone interested in the Westmoreland vs.CBS trial and who wants to read a special testimony like Roth's. Astrid Iustulin for Reader's Favorite Read more